School-Based Occupational Therapist - 26-27 School Year

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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$57.5K - $75K

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Job Description

  • Title: School-Based Occupational Therapist - 26-27 School Year
  • Location: Monroe County, MI
  • Salary: $57,500-75,000 (based on experience)
  • Employment Type: Full-time

About AnthroMed Education

AnthroMed Education is a leading provider of educational services dedicated to empowering students and educators alike. As an Occupational Therapist with AnthroMed, you'll join a dynamic team of professionals working toward a shared goal of fostering student success and personal growth. We pride ourselves on providing unmatched clinical support, ongoing collaboration, and professional development throughout the school year.

AnthroMed Education is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate School Occupational Therapist to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year in Monroe County, MI.

This full-time opportunity supports students across multiple school settings (K-12), helping them develop the functional, sensory, fine motor, and self-care skills needed to be successful in the classroom and throughout the school day.

You'll collaborate closely with educators, families, and related service providers to create meaningful, student-centered outcomes while receiving the ongoing support and mentorship AnthroMed is known for.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct occupational therapy services to K-12 students, supporting a wide range of fine motor, sensory, self-care, and school participation needs.

  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with students' IEP goals
  • Provide direct occupational therapy services to students with a variety of developmental and educational needs

Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, and related service providers to promote student success

Recommend adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and sensory strategies to improve participation in school routines

  • Monitor student progress, maintain accurate documentation, and complete required Medicaid and IEP paperwork
  • Participate in IEP meetings and contribute meaningful recommendations regarding student needs and services

Qualifications

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current or eligible Michigan Occupational Therapist licensure
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Previous pediatric or school-based experience is preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with AnthroMed Education

  • Competitive annual salary with weekly pay
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid school holidays
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Bi-weekly team meetings and access to a network of school-based clinicians
  • Ongoing clinical mentorship and administrative support throughout the school year
  • Access to therapy materials, CEU resources, and professional development opportunities
  • 100% reimbursement for licensure dues
  • Supportive leadership team that prioritizes clinician success and work-life balance

Interested in joining a team where your preferences and expertise can shape your role? Apply today to learn more about this opportunity and other Occupational Therapist openings with AnthroMed Education for the 2026–2027 school year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentPediatric CareFine Motor Skills DevelopmentSensory IntegrationSelf-Care TrainingAdaptive Equipment RecommendationClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationStudent Assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (83 salary observations; 742 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,769 salary observations; 24,610 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 48 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 35% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based Occupational Therapist - 26-27 School Year at AnthroMed Education (School Services) a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

13
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
41% this job
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About AnthroMed Education (School Services)

Education Management
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Paid School Holidays
401(k) with employer match
Bi-weekly team meetings
Clinical mentorship